NEET MDS Shorts
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MicrobiologyThe minimum and maximum temperature for normal metabolic activity microorganisms that live on or within the human body is 20° C to 45°C
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EndodonticsCondensing osteitis (focal sclerosing osteomyelitis) is a radiopaque lesion representing a localized bony reaction to a low-grade inflammatory stimulus. It most frequently affects the mandibular first molar in young patients and is typically asymptomatic, discovered incidentally on radiographs.
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Oral SurgeryIn peripheral nerve block, the local anaesthetic with the longest duration of action is Bupivacaine.
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Pharmacology
A number of medications may elicit headache as a side effect.
Common offenders include nitroglycerin, hydralazine, calcium-channel blockers, digitalis, and estrogen.
Recreational drugs such as nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, and amphetamines can also induce headache.
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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDistoangular impactions involve a complex surgical approach that often requires significant bone removal to extract the tooth safely without damaging adjacent structures. The position of the tooth in relation to the ramus of the mandible and the potential for weakening the bone structure make it a challenging procedure.
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Periodontics
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INI CET
A simple surgeon's knot is a square knot variant with an extra twist in the first throw (two loops). This is followed by a single throw to lock it, providing increased friction to prevent slipping.
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Orthodontics
Classification of appliances for thumb-sucking 2 Fixed appliances a. Quad helix The ideal appliance to correct posterior cross-bite caused due to digit sucking is Quad Helix. It is a lingual arch which is adjustab and needs very little patient cooperation because it is fixed and is reliable and easy to use.
1. Removable appliances- These are passive appliances. These are retained in the oral cavity by means of clasps and they norm have one of these following additional components:
a. Tongue spikes
b. Tongue guard
c. Spurs/rake
b. Hay rakes
c. Maxillary lingual arch with palatal crib
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Dental Materials
The text states that poly (methyl methacrylate) has a water sorption value of 0.69 mg/cm², which affects its dimensional stability and physical properties.
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Oral SurgeryFree margin should NOT be broader than the base in mucoperiosteal flap design. The base should be broader than the free margin to ensure adequate blood supply. A narrow base compromises vascularization and can lead to flap necrosis.